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<br /> Communication 1030 <br /> <br /> Bill 326 (2004-2006) <br /> <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> Director Yuen noted that the Department's concept was different from that proposed by Mr. <br /> Higa and could not support his concept because it called for rezoning of a very lazge area. Mr. <br /> Yuen stated that if an entire neighborhood is rezoned, there is no opportunity for future zoning <br /> consideration and action as some future proposals may involve controversial issues and decision- <br /> making scrutiny. <br /> Council Member Brenda Ford expressed serious concerns about Bi11326 and felt that due to <br /> potential liability issues, most of the supporting facilities should be located off campus. <br /> Council Member Yagong noted that because two versions of the proposed Bill exist, he found it <br /> difficult to vote on the matter and was unclear as to what the Council was being asked to vote on. <br /> Director Yuen noted that Council Member Higa's proposal applies to a designated area whereas <br /> he proposes that it apply to an area where a university may already exist. <br /> Council Member Jacobson stated he never conceived that this proposed Bill would be a blanket <br /> rezoning of a large section of Hilo and suggested that Bill 326 be amended to reflect the <br /> amendments outlined in Communication 155. <br /> Council Member Higa expressed that he would like to obtain further clarification of the Planning <br /> Commission process and review the Commission minutes and bring forth a Draft 2. Mr. Higa <br /> moved to postpone this matter to allow him the time to work on a Draft 2. <br /> Council Chair Hoffmann recommended postponement and noted that despite his understanding <br /> of both sides, it was clear that everyone was not on the same wavelength. Council Member <br /> Yagong also noted it was reasonable to postpone, however, he requested that the draft <br /> amendment be very clear as to setting forth boundaries of the district. <br /> It was unanimously approved to postpone this matter to the April 17, 2007, Committee on <br /> Planning meeting. <br /> At the April 17, 2007 Planning Committee meeting, Council Member Higa stated that at the last <br /> meeting Director Yuen's Communication No. 155 which contained recommended changes to <br /> Bill No. 326 was inadvertently filed. Mr. Higa recalled there was some disconnect between the <br /> Director's communication and his version ofBi11326, but after further review, he found no <br /> problem with Mr. Yuen's amended version of Bill No. 326. Mr. Higa stated his idea was to get <br /> the University District designation on the books and further refined as the need azises. Mr. Higa <br /> confirmed that existing universities would not automatically become a district. Director Yuen <br /> noted that the proposed ordinance creates the zoning category, but in order to actually zone an <br /> area as a University District would require a rezoning application. <br /> Council Member Jacobson's concern related to who could actually apply for a University <br /> District. Director Yuen explained since the proposed ordinance does not prohibit someone from <br /> applying for a university zoning and securing a school later on, nor does it limit applications to <br /> schools. Mr. Yuen stated he saw nothing that would prohibit a person from applying for a <br /> PC Report No. 27 <br /> <br />